Organic Flour

Shipton Mill is the home of organic flour in the UK. From more bees and hedgerows to ensuring shorter, traceable more sustainable food chains, by choosing organic we can all support a kinder, greener and better environment.

An Organic Ethos

The promotion of organic food is set deep within the ethos that drives Shipton Mill. We source grain as locally as possible from certified organic producers.

Using organic flour not only helps to contribute to biodiversity by maintaining varieties of wheat/cereals but also to the general wildlife populations where organic production methods encourage a greater variety and number of species.

A Recognised Standard

In the UK organic producers are certified by the Soil Association, a body recognised world-wide as adhering to the strictest standards.We select only the best parcels of grain to give the fullest flavour and outstanding baking results.

Small Changes, Big Difference

Organic farms support 50% more wildlife, with 30% more species – that's more birds, bees, butterflies, beetles, bats and wildflowers. A small change can make a surprisingly large difference - the average family eats enough bread in a year that if just 12 families make the small change to swap their bread flour to organic, an area of organic land a quarter of the size of the Wembley Stadium football pitch would be a haven for wildlife.

In addition the consumer can be assured there are no residues in the product as there is growing concern over the “cocktail” effect of residues in food. Although chemical residues may be at permitted levels, the cumulative and/or compound effects are proving a cause for alarm.

The growing of foods without the excessive application of potentially harmful chemicals and fertilizers, and without carbon based energy sources has to be of significant global benefit.

Ein’korn is one of the earliest cultivated varieties of wheat. It differs from modern wheat in that it is genetically distinct and only has single grains on either side of the ear, hence its name Ein’korn from the German meaning one.

This wholemeal flour, with its unique balance of flavours and textures, is prepared by our miller in stout elm wood bins. It is a perfect blend of a rare single variety of English wheat called Maris Widgeon, combined with top quality organic wheat from the continent.

Our wheat free flour is made from specially blended barley, maize, rice and millet flours. The barley and rice flours help to produce a delicious nutty flavour. Ideal for baking cakes, biscuits, pastries and pancakes it is less suitable for bread making.

This wholemeal flour, with its unique balance of flavours and textures, is prepared by our miller in stout elm wood bins. It is a perfect blend of a rare single variety of English wheat called Maris Widgeon, combined with top quality organic wheat from the continent.

This white flour, with its unique balance of flavours and textures, is prepared by our miller in stout elm wood bins. It is a perfect blend of a rare single variety of English wheat called Maris Widgeon, combined with top quality organic wheat from the continent.

Common questions

When will my order be delivered?

We endeavour to despatch your order within 3-5 working days. For orders received before 11am we do our utmost to deliver next working day but this is not guaranteed. More ...

What do you charge for delivery?

We offer Free Delivery to most parts of the country on order values of £30 or more up to a maximum weight of 100kg; standard delivery on orders below £30 is £6. More ...

How can I keep an eye on my orders?

Your orders are stored on our system - you can save your basket to come back later and you can re-fill your basket with the items from your previous orders. Log in to My Shipton Mill to find out more.

How should I store my flour and how long will it keep?

Ideally flour should be kept in a sealed container in a cool dry place with stable temperature. Typically white flour has a shelf life from milling of 12 months. Wholemeal flour will be good for 6 months. More ...